MANILA - IKEA said Wednesday shoppers who wish to visit the IKEA Pasay City store must secure a shopping slot to ensure the safety of customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In an email alert, IKEA said a "pre-booked slot" is needed in order to enter the store which would open on Nov. 25.

"Due to the COVID-19 situation, we want to make sure your safety is our priority. To avoid crowds during the opening, we will invite people to the store with pre-booked slots," the Swedish furniture maker said.

Booking a slot is available through its official website.

Consumers are also encouraged to observe its COVID-19 safety protocol when visiting the store, which includes:

• Social distancing
• Wearing of face masks in-store
• Limiting the number of customers inside the store
• Plan ahead and use contactless payment
• Stay home when feeling unwell

IKEA earlier assured the public that stocks are available when it opens despite the supply chain and logistics challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• World's biggest IKEA store to open in Pasay City on Nov. 25
• IKEA PH assures enough stocks in time for opening

Meanwhile, for those who are not keen on physical shopping, IKEA has opened its e-commerce operations and is currently serving customers 24/7.

• IKEA opens online store in PH; to operate 24/7

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